Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2025

Privacy Overview

XCut prioritizes user privacy with a local-first approach. All menu processing and command execution occurs locally on your Mac. Core app functionality operates on-device and does not transmit your usage data to our servers.

We collect limited personal information solely for communication purposes (e.g., email for feedback, software updates, or newsletters). We do not collect behavioral analytics or telemetry from the app.

1. Information We Collect

• Email Address
  • When you submit feedback through our feedback form
  • When you opt in at download to receive updates about XCut
  • When you subscribe to newsletters or product updates
• Feedback Content
  • Messages you submit, including suggestions, bug reports, or general comments

We do not collect: usage statistics, menu contents, keystrokes, application usage patterns, system specifications, or location data.

2. Purposes and Legal Bases

We process the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Product improvement: to fix bugs and improve XCut based on your feedback (legitimate interests/consent)
• User support: to respond to your questions or follow up on issues you report (legitimate interests)
• Beta updates and onboarding: to send beta program communications, release notes, and onboarding tips if you opt in (consent)
• Newsletters and marketing updates: to provide news, feature announcements, promotions, and exclusive offers if you opt in (consent)

You may withdraw consent at any time by using unsubscribe links (where available) or contacting us.

3. Data Storage and Security

• Local Processing: Core functionality operates entirely on your device; no app usage analytics are transmitted or stored remotely.
• Feedback Storage: Feedback submissions (including associated email addresses) are stored securely and used only for the purposes described above.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted service providers to collect or process feedback and emails (e.g., Google Forms).

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise monetize your personal information. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers/Processors strictly to operate our services (e.g., form collection, email delivery)
• Legal authorities if required to comply with law, regulation, or valid legal process

We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Data Retention

We retain email addresses and feedback for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, resolve issues, and maintain records consistent with our legitimate interests and legal obligations. Upon unsubscribing from communications, we will retain only the minimal data necessary to honor your opt-out.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access/Correction/Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from newsletters or beta updates at any time.
• Use Without Personal Data: You can use XCut without providing an email by skipping optional collection prompts.

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via our website or within the app. Your continued use of XCut following policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit data requests, please contact us.